Hotel Balcón del Parque

Guests who stayed here loved

“Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting -- our ample balcony was overlooking Parque de los Tecajetes. It was wonderful to wake up and look out into paradise. The room was large and ultra-comfortable. The staff at the front desk was always smiling, friendly, and helpful-- special praise for Arturo, who speaks impeccable English and helped me to plan our time in Xalapa. The hotel's restaurant, Sal y Piedra, is firstrate. Every morning, I enjoyed my favorite breakfast -- a large bowl of fruit with yogurt and granola, a cappuccino, and fresh orange juice. The menu has a wide variety of other choices. We ate dinner at Sal y Piedra one evening, and we thoroughly enjoyed fish fillet (robalo or bass) cooked in a banana leaf. The fish was ultra-moist, and the seasoning was exquisite!! DON'T MISS IT: Xalapa's Museum of Anthropology is worldclass and second to only the National Museum in Mexico City. Its Olmec collection, which includes colossal heads, the famous "La Lima" sculpture, pottery, masks, etc., is spectacular. The layout of the museum -- with its ascending platforms and garden spaces -- is inspired. ALSO: Xalapa is very close to Coatepec (coffee central) and Xico (amazing chocolate) and Naolinco (leather goods) -- all of which are pueblos magicos (magic towns). OUR RECOMMENDATION: Jarocho Trip's Pedro is the very best English-language guide to Xalapa and the region. You can reach Pedro at +52 228 111 9887. Pedro, who is a super driver as well as a super guide, provided us with two terrific days in Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Naolinco, small villages on the way, Texolo waterfall, etc. At the end of the tour, Pedro, who is an extraordinary musician (guitar and singing), treated us to a "son jarocho" concert in the Zocalo of Naolinco. That our stay was only for a few days!”

Steven M · Feb 24, 2026